Entry requirements for Americans

United States citizens require a passport valid for at least
three months beyond period of intended stay. No visa is required
for stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for UK nationals

United Kingdom citizens require a passport valid for at least
three months beyond period of intended stay, with the exception of
passports marked 'British Citizen', 'British Subject' (containing a
Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the
United Kingdom), and 'British Overseas Territories Citizen' issued
by Gibraltar, which will be accepted if valid on arrival.

No visa is required for passports endorsed 'British Citizen',
'British Overseas Territories Citizen' issued by Gibraltar,
Identity Cards issued by Gibraltar, and 'British Subject'
(containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode
issued by the United Kingdom). All other British nationals are
entitled to a maximum stay of 90 days without a visa.

Entry requirements for Canada

Canadian citizens require a passport valid for at least three
months beyond period of intended stay. No visa is required for
stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Australians

Australian citizens require a passport valid for at least three
months beyond period of intended stay. No visa is required for
stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for South Africans

South African citizens require a passport valid for at least
three months beyond period of intended stay. A visa is
required.

Entry requirements for New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens require a passport valid for at least three
months beyond period of intended stay. No visa is required for
stays of up to 90 days.

Entry requirements for Irish nationals

Irish nationals require a valid passport, but a visa is not
necessary.

Passport/Visa Note

The borderless region known as the Schengen area includes the
following countries: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. All these
countries issue a standard Schengen visa that has a multiple entry
option that allows the holder to travel freely within the borders
of all. Non-EU nationals must hold a return or onward ticket, all
necessary documents for onward travel and sufficient funds. For
travel to Spain, sufficient funds is defined as EUR 62.40 per day
of stay with a minimum of EUR 561.60 or equivalent in other freely
convertible currency. Visitors to Spain also require an invitation
letter or confirmation of accommodation.

It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months
validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your
travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different
rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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